Dynamic Systems Track

Dynamic Systems (DS) track prepares the student for analysis and design of dynamical systems.  Foundation courses focus on the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, mechanical vibrations, and advanced Newtonian and analytical dynamics. Elective courses offer the opportunity to broaden perspectives in topics such as controls, acoustics, signal processing, and fabrication of sensors and actuators.  

Degree Requirements   

Semesters with red font are courses that are offered every other year

Course Details Credits

Required core courses 

Students must complete the following courses

  • ME 2001 Differential Equations (Fall) or ME 2002 Linear and Complex Analysis (Spring)
  • ME 2020 Mechanical Vibrations (Spring)
  • ME 2027 Advanced Dynamics (Spring)v
 9 credits

Dynamics Systems and Controls (DSC) Electives

Choose two courses from the following list:

  • ME 2043 Machine Learning-based Methods for Dynamics and Control (Spring)
  • ME 2045 Linear Control Systems (Fall)
  • ME (ECE) 2046 Digital Control Systems (Spring)
  • ME 2082 Electromechanical Sensors and Actuators (Spring)
  • ME 2243 Bayesian Signal Processing (Spring)
  • ECE (ME) 2247 Introduction to Nonlinear Control Design
  • ME 2440 Fundamentals of Acoustics and Vibrations (Fall)
  • ME 2441 Measurement and Analysis of Random Data from Dynamical Systems (Fall)
 6 credits

ME Technical Electives

Students can choose any graduate-level ME courses aligned with their technical interests in consultation with their advisors

 6-15 credits

Non-ME Technical Electives

Students can take up to 9 credits from other engineering, math, and science programs. Advisor’s approval is needed.

 0-9 credits

Total (minimum)

30 credits
  • Full-time status requires registration for minimum 9 credit hours per semester. Students cannot register for more than 15 credit hours.
  • All full-time students must register for the zero credit ME 2085 Graduate Seminar course  

Suggested non-ME Technical Electives for Controls Track

  • ECE 2372 Pattern Recognition
  • ECE 2523 Digital Signal Processing
  • ECE 2525 Detection Estimation Theory
  • ECE 2521 Analysis of Stochastic Processes
  • ECE 2555 Biomedical Signal Processing
  • ECE 3650 Optimal control
  • ECE/ME 2671 Optimization
  • PHYS 2373 Mathematical Methods in Physics